THE BEE: OMAHA, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY. 20, 1920. HEAD OF HORSE BREEDERS ASKS BRINGING UP FATHER- See Jiggi nd ' Mafgie in Full . Page of Color in The Sunday Bee. Drawn for The Bee by McManus Copyright, 1920-J'-r4.' n-l News PervU't FARMERS OF U. S. DISSATISFIED r. i STATEJFFICE WITH CONDITIONS !.,! H. J. McLaughlin Announces rAdditional Answers to Ques Candidacy Tor Governor ' At Annual Sale in Grand Island. I I'SS AN' THE -START III II 4 Tfn I f?' LI I I JrJJ. ) ,alk ' 1 1 ' BROLLY- u) OF PERPE.CT . OFTCRftlBLE -Mi ET MARKED rMf " lrttT UPOl4 ' , lri PlATUKK SuVICf. INC. if '' 1-2 . Grand Island, Neb., Feb. 19. (Special Telegram.) Scores of h rsemen from all over Nebraska and from ether states are gathered her$ at the sixth annual convention zndeale of the Nebraska Pure-Bred Iforse Breeders' association. The sale will continue throughout ' Fri day. President H. J. McLaughlin, who announced his candidacy tor the re publican nomination for governor, presided at the business meeting and explained the purposes of the new ational organization of horse in- terests. The association voted to appropriate $300 for prizes for horses shown at tht state fair next September. In the annual election of officers Mr. McLaughlin was re-elected president, S. Z. Williamson' of Al bion, vice president, and C. F. Way of Lincoln, secretary-treasurer. Inopcning the sale of the horses brought here by the breeders, Auc tioneer P. McGuire. briefly ad dressed the gathering and said he would first introduce one of the big gest teams in the state, the presi dent and secretary of the associa tion, who had done much to make tht meeting a' success. Both re sponded, briefly on topics ot ex clusive intlrest to the members. A banquet was attended by all visitors and a number of representa- lives or mc i.namDer 01 commerce of the city. The' chair"er donated twe silver loving cups for the own ers ot the stallion and mare, re spectively, bringing - the highest price under the hammer. Grand Island Man Seeks Nomination by Republicans Lincoln, Neb., Feb. 19. (Special.) H. L. McLaughlin of Grand Island ' today filed with the secetary of state for the republican nomination for . governor of Nebraska. He announced himself against the present code bill and pledged his ef forts to restore the management of state affairs to the regular constitu tional officers. 'He likewise ajigned himself in favor of free speech, the right of the individual to worship God as 'his own conscience dictates. lhe right of peaceable assembly, and freedom of the press: . Mr. McLaughlin also said: "I am persuaded that the, question of law enforcement is the most important matter now before the people. We need, by the example of a forceful, respect-commanding administration, by education, and by means of the wholesome aid of all religious and ' '' civic organizations, a revival of that j" patriotism which shall inculcate a - more general and clearer conception v of the blessings of organized so ;,1 ciety as compared with the laws of ,'the jungle." Two Filings Made to Enter f , Race for State Senator Lincoln, Neb., Feb. 19. (Special.) J. M. Wilson of Harrisburg has . filed for the right to occupy the seat formerly filled by President .Protem B'. K. Bushee in the state senate. He asks for the democratic nomination. Senator John Swanson pf St. Ed ward has filed for renomination from the Eleventh senatorial district, composed of 'the counties of Platte, Nance and Merrick. MOTOR TRUCK SALESMEN to sell well established line of motor trucks ein the city of Omaha. ;A fine opportunity for sales men of personality and ability who can show successful records. Salary and commission, or all commission will be paid. Apply Personally Room 525, Fontenelle Hotel Between 10 and 12 A. M. and - 7 and 8 P. M. Sunday, Feb. 22 I at 4 P. M. Near East Mass Meeting hear General Azgipetian A bravo soldier, a trutfed diplo mat! who telle with great elo quence, a new etory of the war. Admission FREE No teats referred ing. BEECHAM'S PILLS act favorably upon all organs concerned in food-digestion and waste-elimination; they remove causes as well as relieve symptoms. . HilEECIHAM LufMtSak I V I Lincoln Bureau of The LANGUAGE BILL PASSED AFTER FIGHT IN DIET : Overwhelming Vote Favors English as Official Language in State And Schools. Lincoln, Neb., Feb. 19. (Special.) . After a hard and windy battle in the constitutional convention the English language won out by a de cisive vote in which only nine mem bers voted against its recommenda tion for passage. Amendments were voted down by so close a vote that friends of the bill became agitated for fear the bill would be defeated. The amendments, while not vital to the bill, gave op portunity for oratory. Those voting against the bill were Albert of Platte, Alder of Brown, Bryant of Cedar, Cornell of Cherry, Donohoe of Douglas, Eperson of Clav, Lahners of Thayer, Landgren of Fillmore. Thielen of Platte and Votava of Douglas. Text of Proposal. The bill reads: "The English is hereby declared to be the official language of this state, and all official proceedings, records and . publica tions shall be in such language, and the common school branches shall be taught in said language in public, private, denomination and parochial schools." At the close of the discussion Judge Oleson inquired of Delegate McDonnald, 'who maae tne closing soeech in favor of the proposal, if it was the intent of Hie proposal to cut out the Latin phrases in legal matters. Mr. McDonnald said it would not. Judge Norval created some amusement by--declaring, "I hope so." . Raise Debt Limit Half a million dollars is the limit o which the state can go into debt, as reported out by the contmittee on public indebtedness. This raises the limit from $100,000 and win prob ably stop attempfs" "made by some members to raise the limit of in debtedness much above" that figure. A proposal by Junkin putting the limit to $l per capita was reported for indefinite postponement, as was mother by Sughrous making the limit 2 per cent of the assessed valuation. Lo the poor Indian will have to forego his "payote," a stimulant used by Indians in their religious worship and at times much desired as a stimulant, the convention look ing wun oisiavor upon any prupo sition with anything but a cold water flavor. The convention indefinitely post poned a proposal by Donahoe of, Douglas for the open primary. Exempt as Alien, Is Now Denied His Citizenship Columbus, Neb., Feb. 19. (Spe cial.) Because he claimed exemp tion fromimilitary service in the draft on"the grounds that he was an alien and subject of Germany, Johannes Paulson of Leigh, Neb. was denied the privilege "Ot becom ing a citizen of the United States by District Judge F. W. Button at a naturalization session of the district court of Platte county. The iudg jiot only denied his petition, but also cancelled his hrst papers, raulson is forever estopped from applying for citizenship in the United States. Judge Brown Candidate for . Renomination In Seventh Crete. Neb., Feb. 19.' (Special.) Ralph D. Brown of this city has announced his candidacy "for dis trict judge of the Seventh district. Judge Brown has held this office for the past term." He isihe s"on of the late Prof. J. S. Brown of Doane college and lived in Crete all his life. Piles Cured In 6 to 14 Days Drtwriit refund money if PAZO OINT MENT fails to cure Itching, Blind, Bleed ing; or Protruding; Piles. Stops Irritation; Soothes and Heals. You can get reatful sleep after the first application. Price 60c. It Is Not Enough to have the bowels move.' It is more important to persuade liver, kidneys, skin, and bowels to act in harmony and against self-poison 'S PDLLS f m Medicm. ia tU World. -P. A. Barrows. Correspondent Gov. McKelvie Issues Cat! for Primary 1 - Electibns April 20 'Lincoln, Neb., Feb. 19. (Special.) Primary elections in Nebraska will be held on April 20, according to a proclamation issued by Gov ernor McKelvie. The purposes of the primary are stated as follows: To express a preference for pres idential candidates. l Election of delegates and alter nates to the national conventions. Election of one national commit teeman by each of the political par ties. For the nonpartisan nomination of two candidates for chief justice of the supreme court and -of two candidates for judge of the supreme court to fill vacancy. Nomination of candidates for con gressmen from each of the six coni gressional districts in' the state. Nomination by each of the polit ical parties of the following state officers, to wit: Governor, lieuten ant governor, secretary of state, auditor of public accounts, state treasurer, attorney general, com missioner of public lands and build ings, railway commissioner and railway commissioner to fill va cancy. Nonpartisan nomination of four candidates for regents of the State university, and of two candidates for superintendent of public instruc tion. Nonpartisan" nomination of 64 candidates for judges of the district court for the 18 judicial districts. Nomination by each of the polit ical parties of 33 candidates for state senator, and 100 candidates for representatives. Contracts Awarded To Build State Roads v In Nebraska This Year Lincoln, Feb. 19. (Special.) A large number of contractors and members of county boards have been attending a meeting to award road contracts held by the secretary of public works at his office in theJ state house. Contracts were awarded as follows: ' In Douglas county the Center street contract was awarded to J. E. Turner of Omaha for $70,447.11 for the paving and the Central Bridge company of Wahoo received the culvert contract for $22,748.06. The Q street paving was awarded to the Turner company for $44418.33 and the culvert contract wljnt to the Wahoo Company for $19,903.26. The Hall county board will do its own road construction, the contract being $9,459 for the road under con sideration, while the Mid-State Con struction company ot Hastings re ceived the cnlvert contract for $1, 260.19. The Roberts Construction com pany of Lincoln will build the road in Colfax county for $76,759.32. The Central City to Belgrade road will be built'nu Merrick county by Edward Peterson & 6o.,Omaha, for $39,268.40, while the Nance county portion will be put in by Adamson ' & Welch, Fullerton, for $45,480.29. v Culverts in both coun ties - were awarded to ' Western Bridge company of Omaha for $15, 049.52. Roads in Fillmore and Thayer comities will be built ' in Fillmore county by the Phelan-Shirley com pany of Omaha for $69,041.06 and the culverts of the Artificial Stone company of Omaha for $12,162.20. In Thayer county CJ. Hystram of Omaha will build the -road for $29, 108.02 and the Artificial Stone com pany will build the culverts for $7, 602.90. Legality of Bonds to Pay Riot Damage Is Left to High Court Lincoln, Neb., Feb. 19. (Special.) An appeal frem the Douglas county district court in the matter of the Constitutionality of the law passed by the special session of the legislature regarding the validity of the reconstruction bonds issued by that county for the rebuilding of the Douglas county court house, damaged by a mob, has been made to the state supreme court, and will be left to the court to decide with out argument. Eight Marriages at Hebron - Hebron. Neb., Feb. 19. (Special.) Judge P. I. Harrison issued eight marriage licenses in the seven days from February 11 to 17, inclusive, three venturesome couples choosing Friday, the 13th. 50Q ASTHMA Dr. Kinaman'a Asthma Remedy irea instant relief. 25 yean of success. eOcaiaildraccnts. Avoid all eubetitutee. Trial Treatment Mailed Free. Write to Dr. F.C Kinsmen. Hunt Block, AnsaataXaiaa Omaha Bee NEED OF CHURCH TRAINING TOLD AT CONFERENCE Typical Conditions " in Ne braska Counties Explained At Interchurch World Movement Sessions. N4 Lincoln, Neb., Feb. 19. (Special Telegram.) The religious story of a typical Nebraska county was told the state-wide meeting of -Nebraska ministers by Karl W. G. Hiller of Lincoln, supervisor of the inter church world movement survey. Mr. Hiller's story was a part of the program which is being devoted' to telling the need of the world for preachers, missionaries and work ers. More than 600 Nebraska min isters were in attendance when the conference was called to order. The announcement was made .that all the speakers of the interchurch world movement team which will address the conference have arrived and there will be no further delays in the program. Dr. Hiller's time was cut short and he was unable to give in detail the story which he had prepared of a typical Nebraska county, but he told the conference enough to whet their appetites and open their eyes. Three Pastors at Work. "There are." he said, "720 square miles in this county and enough trade territory in adjoining coun ties to make up a territory of 2,400 square ,miles. There are three vil lages in this vast territory, their population aggregating 700. The total population of the territory is 1,350. "There are just two Protestant and one Roman Catholic pastors at ivork in the county and two of these also work in adjoining counties. The total parish area is 440 square miles and the total membership of the churches in the area mentioned is just 76. One of these pastors has been in the work 45 years and an other one for 35 years." Others who addressed the eonfer etics were Dr. Dolvi Harlam, secre tary of the Baptist Home Mission ary society; D. R. Malmquist of the Interchurch World Movement liter ature department. Education Is Discussed. The afternoon session of the con ference was devoted to-the problem of education. Dr. H. O. Pritchard pf Indianapolis, presided and pre sented the Interchurch Americanism educational department program. "In spite of a permanent invest ment of $3,500,000,000 and an an nual expenditure of $1,000,000,000, thv. United States has not yet taken her -work-tif education seriously," said Dr. Pritchard. J. Kirkwood Craig, director of surveys of special groups, pointed out that there are in the state of Nebraska 426,940 Protestant or nom inally Protestant children and youth who are not in any school for, re ligious instruction. "If you were to point to the weakest spot in the Protestant church you would point to the 27,000,000 children and youth who are growing up jn spiritual il literacy and to the 16,000,000 more whose religious instruction is limited to the bfief half-hour once a week on Sundays. A church that cannot save her own childhood can never save the world." Bishop Stuntz Talks. Dr. Lyman P. Powell, ex-president of Hobart college and associate director of the speakers team, spoke in behalf of the spiritual respurces department , of the Interchurch World1 Movement. Dr. J. H. Potter, chief compiler of the World Survey Statistical Mir ror, who was to have spoken during the afternoon, was taken ill and Dr. George E. Farrar presented the mat ter. Bishop Homer C. Stuntz of Oma ha, although not on the prograln, was invited to address the conference on the needs of the far east for missions and mission workers. His address received the warmest wel come accorded any of the speakers. ' Illustrated Lecture. In the evening Dr. J. H. Potter of Anderson, Ind., field representa tive in the world-vide movement, delivered an address on the "Statis tical Mirror," using lantern sljdes to illustrate the subject. He spoke of the rise and fall in membership in both churches and Sunday school, as well as financial support, and said if the membership of Protestant churches were on a salary equiva lent to that of an Alabama waitress, which is about 57 cents a day, and they would tithe that salary, the complete budget vof the local church and all the benevolent interests would be paid in full and leave a nice margin of more than $2,000,000 for extension work. Sfke Commercial Club Secretaries in Session at Columbus Columbus, Neb., . Feb. 19. (Spe cial .Telegram.). The State Associa tion of Commercial Club Secretaries, of which Harry Elliott is secretary, is in session here. It will be its province to decide Jn a place to hold the annual meeting some timej in june. j: resilient Aimer presided at the opening session and wel comed . the, visitors v to Columbus. Frank H. Beals of Norfolk was chosen as chairman of the meeting and. gave the visiting members a talk on what - he considered the duties of a commercial club secre tary. There were eight visitors present at the opening session and others who signified their intention of coin ing are expected on later trains. Those present are: Miss Esther Stock Groger, Kearney; E. M. Beatty, Blair; J. M. Gillan, Omaha; Harry Huge, Deshler; D. J. Thomas, Grand Island; F. H. Beals, Nor folk, and A, P. Schnell, Broken Bow. The local commercial club gave the secretaries a banquet at which a short program of toasts and music was enjoyed. Nebraska Jewelers Select Omaha for1921 Convention Fremont, Neb., Feb. 19. (Special Telegram.) Omaha was chosen as the meeting place in 1921 of the Ne braska State Jewelers association. at the closing session. here. The fol lowing officers were elected: Presi dent, F. A. Hannis, York; vice-president, R. A. Goodall, Ogallala; secretary-treasurer, E. B. Fanske, Pierce. Executive committee, Gro ver Spangler, Fremont; E. O. Fruen, Omaha; H. I. Herrin, Sargent. The election of ten delegates to the na tional convention was left to the ex ecutive committee. The forenejon session was given over to business. The Ku Kus en tertained the jewelrymen and their ladies at a dance and program at Hotel Pathfinder. . r Say Bridge Payment Fought Because Loan Was Refused Fremont, Feb. 19. (Special.)1. In a motion for a change of venue in the case of Robert Drake, presi dent of the Standard Bridge com pany, against Dodge county and the state of Nebraska to collect tor work done in making the fill at the North Bend bridge a "certain mem ber of the board of i supervisors, whose name is not mentioned, is alleged to be waging the fight against payment ot the plaintirt s claini 'because he had endeavored to borrow $3,000 from the plaintiff and had been refused.' Wedding of Fremont Boy to Foster Girl Secret Since August Fremont, Neb., Feb. 19. (Spe cial.) C. O. Pollock, a well known Fremont boy, and Miss Dorothy Wellman of Foster, now teacher in the schools at Kennard, were mar ried at Council Bluffs last August. They managed to keep the wedding a secret until last night, when friends learned of it and gave them a charivarL Three Will Contest to Be ' Judge in Tenth District Hastings, Neb., Feb. 19. (Special Telegram.) Charles E. Bruckman, city attorney of Hastings, has an nounced his candidacy for judge Bf the Tenth district. He with Philfp Fuller of Hastings and Judge W. A. Dillworth of Hastings will contest for two vacancies. Mother of Two Children Kills Self in Hastings Hastings, Neb., Feb. 19. (Special Telegram.) Mrs. Hilda Holbrook, 35 years old, died here of bichloride of mercury poisoning. She took the poison Sunday with suicidal intent. She leaves two young children. No motive for the act has been found. Weddings at Nebraska City Nebraska ' City, Neb., Feb. 19. (Special.) William Hartmann of Bennington, Neb., and Miss Sophia Penn of Elmwood, Neb., were united in marriage here by the county judge. Arthur Dunham and Cora Brown of Payne, Ia., and Carl Seeman and Miss Clarissa Stoner of Unadilla, were also married here. Plans Revived for World Agriculture Conference Washington, Feb. 19. Plans for an international conference on ag riculture were revived today at the meeting of the National Board of Farm Organization, at which more than 30 agricultural bsdies were Rep resented. A committee' was ap pointed to arrange an early confer ence with representatives of farm organizations .of foreign countries. Charles S. Barrett, president of the National Farmers' um'6n, who presided at the conference, ex plained the reason for the abandon ment of a similar project last year. He said that while abroad "persons in authority" had asked him not to proceed to. Ireland for. this purpose. LAY PLANS FOR - INTERNATIONAL FARMERS'- MEET Victor Murdock Speaks Before National Board of Farm Or ganizations in Capital. Washington, Feb. 19. Back of every basic commodity exist "move ments which should give the country gravest concern," Victor Murdock, chairman of the Federal Trade Com mission, told the annual conference of the National Board of Farm Or ganizations. Explaining to the delegates repre senting more than 30 agricultural bodies the work of the federal trade commission, Mr. Murdock said it was the "economic eye" of the gov ernment to ascertain the 'facts re garding these movements in order that the public might be protected. The work of the commission in the past has been "almost elementary," said Mr. Murdock, adding that the commission was about to embark on the study of "other and graver prob lems affecting the nation s business. Further than that he did "not elabo rate his statement, which aroused keen interest among the delegates in view of recent investigations into meat packing, coal mining and other primary industrifs. ' ReviyePlans for Congress. Almost the first act of the confer ence was to revive plans, for an in ternational farmers' congress. A committee was appointed with in structions to communicate at the earliest possible moment with simi lar organizations in foreign coun tries. Other committees were chosen to report on the modus and present status of the investigation of the federal trade commission to report on the outlook for importa tion of foreign fertilizers and to ex amine into the foreign exchange sit uation as it affects American trade. Charles S. Barrett, president of the National Farmers union, who pre sided as chairman of the conference, said that while it would be very pleasant to be able to say that "ail is well with agriculture and that in the farmers' mind there is no dis content, nothing left to be desired," the facts were that "the farmer is not content or satisfied." Farmers to Pool Efforts. , Answers to the recent question naire-sent out by the Postoffice de partment, he said, came nearer to revealing the truth about agricul ture than anything that has received equal publicity in the city press. . ine larmers, at least the oreah- ized farmers, from now on will pool their efforts in exploring what in the past has been forbidden ground," said Mr. Barrett. "They will em ploy trained research workers to in vestigate affairs affecting agricul ture. W'ith trained research pub licity and legal talent, farmers need no longer be impotent in dealing with the questions of marketing, distribution and finance." Practically the entire membershin visited Secretary Meredith of the Agriculture department, who has asked the counsel and co-operation oi uie national Doara. In 1918 only 110,618 aliens came to the United States, the smallest number since 1862. Always insist upon true HAYER OK" H - The "Bayer Cross" on Aspirin tablets has the same meaning as 14-Karat on gold. Doth mean Genuine,! "Bayer Tablets of Aspirin" should be taken according to the safe and propei directions in each "Bayer package." Be sure the "Bayer Cross" is on package and on tablets. Then you grfi getting the genuins Ajpirjn prescribed iy Plan Reclamation of West and South Land Through Bond Issues Washington, , Feb. 19. Reclama tion of unused lands in the west and south through bond issues, operating similar to the federal farm loan sys tem, would be authorized by a bill introduced by Senator Fletcher, democrat, Florida. A similar meas ure will be offered in the house Fri day by Representative Smith, repub lican, Idaho. Under the plan $20,000,000 worth of bonds would be sold the, first year, $30,000,000 the second, $40,000, OOfr the third and $50,000,000 the fourth, with a total not exceeding $350,000,000. The measurer represents the con cert action of the south and the west for a great national rather than a sectional plan. The southern inter ests, including the governors of states and officials of the Southern Commercial congress, met here last month and evolved a bill which the representatives of the west, under tke chairmanship of Governor Davis of Idaho, later approved. Former Governor Spry of Utah has re mained in Washington in charge of the legislative program of the west. The " Southern Commercial con gress estimated that the program, if adopted, would make feasible the re clamation of 5,000,000 to 7,000,000 acres of land by the end of the tenth year. 4,500 Officers of Army Denoted Since Armistice Washington, Feb. 19. In re sponse to a resolution regarding the War department's demotion policy, Secretary Baker informed the senate today that its plan was "to demote officers when they become surplus in their temporary grades." On No vember 11, ,1918, about 7,600 regular officers were holding advanced grades, but this has been reduced to about 3,000, with demotion continu ing, the secretary said. Unearth Much Cocaine When Three Men and Woman Held Montreal Fe. 19. Mr. and Mrs. Everett J. Cameron of San Fran cisco, Sydney Kahn of Chicago and Reuben Petrie of Texas City were arrested here upon request of the police at San Francisco and Chi cago. The arrests were made in an apartment house where the four had lived a month and in their posses sion was found $2,000 worth of co caine and $500 worth of jewelry. 15,000 Sheep Perish in $1,000,001 Prairie Fire Buenos Aires, Feb. 19. A great priarie fire, 60 miles wide, has swept through the territory of La Palmpa, in the central part of the republic. Fifteen thousand sheep and -much other live stock are reported to have perished while the material damage is estimated" at $1,000,000. The fire is said to have been the biggest ever known in Argentina. Copyright is not secured ill for eign countries by action pf the copy right office, but only by "complying with the legislation of such coun tries. "Bayer Tablets of Aspirin" V physicians for over eighteen years for the relief of Colds, Pain, Headache, Toothache, Earache. Rheumatism, Lumbago, Neuritis. , For a few cents you can get a handy tin box containing twelve tablets. Druggists also sell larger "Bayer packages." Aspirin is the trade mark of Bayer Manufacture of Mcwacetb addester pf SaUcylicacidj " " tionnaire of Postal Depart ment Accentuate Feeling vof Disgust. Washington, Feb. 19. Additional replies from farmers to -the ques tionnaire recently sent broadcast by the Postofice department accentuate the feeling of dissatisfaction ex pressed in the first 40,000 of the an swers, which James I. Blakslee, fourth assistant postmaster general, reviewed recently before the senate postoffice committee. "About 70,000 communications are ;iow at nana, saia Mr. BiaKsiec, and of those who make any conv men t' beyond an explicit answer to our questions, there are none who do not complain bitterly of the shortage of labor, of the high price they must pay for the same, of Hie , cost of fertilizer and farm imple- , ments, -and cite as indication of their attitude that they propose to reduce and suspend production, and that they did not propose to labor 14 and 16 hours daily, to supply the neces sities of life for high paid, short hour, urban resident consumers." McNary Bill Stops Cases Against Omaha Zone Sugar Brokers United States District Attorney Thomas S. Allen announced in Omaha yesterday there is little pros pect of charges i being pressed against three beet sugar brokers of the Omaha district, against whom he heard evidence here two months ago. , "Dealers testified 4hese three brok ers completely controlled the beet sugar supply in the OmaTia zone and were supplying only favored custo mers," Mr. Allen said. "A month after the Omaha hearing was held ; and before action on the cases had been taken by Department of Jus- ,. tice officials, congress passed the McNary bill abolishing the sugar zoning system. Dealers in this ter- ritory may now buy sugar anywhere . and the alleged restrictive combina tion of sugar brokers loses much of . its power." r, Mr. Allen said federal agents were still collecting evidence of alleged profiteering by Nebraska coal anei clothing dealers and that a large amount of .evidence war ready for presentation to the next federal grand jury. No Omaha firms are involved, he said. 1 7 lie America's World Trade Is Endangered, Alexander Says . Washington, Feb. 19. American trade with the world is endangered , by the action of the appropriations committee in cutting the foreign 1 trade estimates in the Department of Commerce from $1,565,000 to $494,000, Secretary Alexander de clared in a formal statement. "This is the' most serious blow ever aimed from within at our-foreign trade," the secretary, said. "The sum allowed is only one-half of the appropriation now used. At the very time when European and Japanese governments are striving strenuously to perfect their trade promoting machinery through, enor-. mously increased appropriations, this bill proposes to scrap the American machine, the most .effec tive and smoothest-running that any government has ever been able to assemble." Date Fixed for Final Decree in Packers' Case Washingtcni, Feb. 19. Attorney General Palmer announced that, February 27 has been fixed as the date for the filingof the govern ment's bill, the answers of the de fendants and the final decree in the meat packing dissolution case. The jurisdiction in which the proceed ings will take place was not dis closed, but is expected to be Chi-, cago or New York. In "Bayer package" J :,tv,''iuf"j.-i'1--.1. x .